I need help building a 700$ gaming computer.

dantexfox

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Im not new to building pc's but i do need help with this one because i have no time to do so. So any help would be greatly appreciated, Im currently looking for a good pc build for 700$ and under. I would prefer to use Intel as i rarely build pc's with AMD components. I'm helping my friend build his first pc and I want to make sure its a good gaming pc, I already have a monitor keyboard and mouse and mic for it. Thanks.
Budget Range: 600-700$
Approximate Purchase Date: Some time in the next two weeks
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Location: Kansas, USA
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU and nvidia graphics Ballistix ram
Overclocking: Maybe



 
Solution
This is about the best you're going to do on an Intel build for under 700 bucks.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:...
This is about the best you're going to do on an Intel build for under 700 bucks.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $693.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 13:19 EST-0500
 
Solution


Don't EVER use a Corsair CX or Builder series PSU with a high end or gaming build. They are not that reliable and have other issues besides. It's not wise to pair a Tier 3 PSU with a gaming card.
 

dantexfox

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hey, should there be some sort of cpu cooler